How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.